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"Regular monthly infusions"

About: Prince of Wales Hospital / PB2W - Ambulatory Care & PDL

(as the patient),

I am a regular patient - receiving monthly blood infusions to improve my immunity. They take about 5 hours and I walk in feeling worn out as the last infusion has worn off and walk out feeling light-headed and even more tired. It takes a few days for the infusion to kick in and to get some energy back.  

There are many regular patients like myself and in my opinion, the nurses are universally wonderful - warm and welcoming which makes this tedious process almost enjoyable.

I believe the facilities could, however, be improved - there is no tea, coffee or food provided but the usually very busy nurses will run off and make you one if they have a moment. We used to be able to make our own tea and coffee which was great as we are required to keep our fluids up to maintain our blood pressure.

In my opinion, the bathroom facilities are also very old and in need for an upgrade to bring up to hygiene standards including a leaking sink pipe wrapped in an old towel - not great I feel, given we are patients with poor immune systems.  

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Response from Justin O'Hare, Co-Director CCVH Program, CCVH, Prince of Wales Hospital 3 years ago
Justin O'Hare
Co-Director CCVH Program, CCVH,
Prince of Wales Hospital

Nurse Manager

Submitted on 14/10/2020 at 3:19 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 3:34 PM


Good afternoon tired but grateful,

Thank you for your feedback on the Ambulatory Care Unit (ACU), Prince of Wales Hospital. The nursing staff create a welcoming environment for all patients and I am glad that you receive this care for your treatments.

Unfortunately due to COVID, it limits the ability to provide shared tea and coffee services at this stage, in which our staff assist with currently.

We acknowledge the facilities are aging and we are currently looking at how to update the area. The area with the sink you have described has already been fixed and the towel was a temporary solution to minimise further leaking.

Thank you for your feedback it is much welcomed as we are always looking to improve the service.

Sincerely,

Justin O'Hare

A/Co-Director Nursing & Operations

ESCM, POWH

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